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Ant McPartlin car crash video – what does the clip show, did he plead guilty to drink driving and was anyone injured?
ANT McPartlin checked into rehab after being charged with drink-driving following a three-car crash in South West London.
But what video footage emerged, who else was involved in the incident and was anyone injured? Here's everything you need to know about the BGT star's guilty plea and his £86k fine...
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What does Ant McPartlin's drink-driving video footage show?
Two main videos emerged following Ant's crash on Sunday, March 18, 2018.
The Sun had an exclusive video of the aftermath of the crash, with Ant being arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
In the clip, the Saturday Night Takeaway star can be seen talking to the police. He is then seen being put into the back of a police car.
In another very short clip, Ant is seen getting out of his Mini straight after crashing the car, looking dazed after the accident.
His mum Christine Woodhall can be seen getting out of the back of the car.
The airbags are inflated and the horn of the car is heard continuously.
Meanwhile, another video emerged the next day of Ant arriving home after his arrest.
On Wednesday, March 21, the Met Police confirmed the TV star was being charged with drink driving.
McPartlin attended Kingston police station and was interviewed before being charged.
On Monday, April 16, 2018, the presenter appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court to plead guilty to drink-driving and he was fined £86,000 - the biggest drink-drive fine ever in the UK.
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Who were the other families involved in the crash?
There were two other cars involved in Ant's three-car smash.
Restaurant boss Faheem Vanoo, was heading to work with his chef wife Shilpa, four-year-old daughter Amaira and two colleagues when his green mini collided with Ant's car.
Faheem, 41, told The Sun: “His Mini came flying around a sharp corner on the wrong side of the road trying to overtake a blue car.
“I hardly had time to react and turned in towards the kerb to avoid a head-on collision.";
Ant reportedly lost control around a bend, causing his car to veer into oncoming traffic before hitting Mr Vanoo’s Mini and another car behind.
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More on Ant McPartlin
What is the penalty for drink-driving?
Here are examples of the penalties handed out to drink-drivers:
- Being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink can lead to three months imprisonment, up to £25,000 fine and a possible driving ban
- Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit or unfit through drink can lead to six months imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a driving ban for at least one year (three years if you have been convicted twice in 10 years)
- Refusing to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine for analysis can lead to six months imprisonment, an unlimited fine and driving ban for at least one year
- Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink can lead to 14 years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, a ban from driving for at least two years and an extended driving test before your licence is returned
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